1993 Honda NSX vs. 2002 Maserati Spyder

To start off, 2002 Maserati Spyder is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Honda NSX would be higher. At 4,253 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Maserati Spyder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Maserati Spyder (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1993 Honda NSX. (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Maserati Spyder should accelerate faster than 1993 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Maserati Spyder weights approximately 310 kg more than 1993 Honda NSX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2002 Maserati Spyder (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Honda NSX. (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2002 Maserati Spyder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Honda NSX.

Compare all specifications:

1993 Honda NSX 2002 Maserati Spyder
Make Honda Maserati
Model NSX Spyder
Year Released 1993 2002
Body Type Coupe Convertible
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 2977 cc 4253 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 280 HP 390 HP
Engine RPM 7300 RPM 7000 RPM
Torque 294 Nm 451 Nm
Torque RPM 5400 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.2:1 11.1:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1370 kg 1680 kg
Vehicle Length 4410 mm 4310 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1180 mm 1310 mm
Wheelbase Size 2540 mm 2450 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 90 L


 

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